Medical Terminology & Anatomy Flashcards
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The term 'hematuria' indicates the presence of what in the urine?
Answer: Blood
Hematuria means blood in the urine; 'hemato-' refers to blood.
Which term describes a surgical repair or reconstruction?
Answer: -plasty
The suffix '-plasty' means surgical repair or reconstruction, as in rhinoplasty (nose surgery).
Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
Answer: Cerebellum
The cerebellum, located at the back of the brain, coordinates voluntary movements and maintains balance.
The combining form 'osteo-' pertains to which tissue?
Answer: Bone
'Osteo-' is the combining form for bone, used in terms like osteoporosis and osteomyelitis.
In anatomical position, the term 'lateral' refers to movement or position:
Answer: Away from the midline of the body
Lateral means away from the midline of the body, while medial means toward the midline.
The suffix '-oma' generally indicates which type of condition?
Answer: Tumor or mass
The suffix '-oma' typically indicates a tumor or abnormal mass, as in carcinoma or melanoma.
Which organ is responsible for producing insulin?
Answer: Pancreas
The pancreas produces insulin via beta cells in the islets of Langerhans to regulate blood glucose.